2-28-09: Chicago Cubs: Signed 3B Corey Koskie to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. 3-1-09: Baltimore Orioles: Signed RHP Adam Eaton to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Kansas City Royals: Signed LHP Bruce Chen to a Minor League contract.

1-15-09: Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent RHP Derek Lowe, who had been with the Dodgers, to a four-year contract. Sent LHP Francisley Bueno outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. Chicago White Sox: Signed RHP Bartolo Colon, who had been with the Red Sox, to a one-year contract. Cleveland Indians: Acquired nonroster OF Mickey Hall from the Red Sox to complete the August 12 trade. Invited 1B Beau Mills to Spring Training. Invited 1B Jordan Brown to Spring Training. Invited 1B Stephen Head to Spring Training. Invited 3B Wes Hodges to Spring Training. Invited LHP David Huff to Spring Training. Invited LHP Ryan Edell to Spring Training. Invited OF Matt LaPorta to Spring Training. Invited OF Michael Brantley to Spring Training. Los Angeles Dodgers: Released OF Andruw Jones. New York Mets: Re-signed 2B Argenis Reyes to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Oakland Athletics: Sent 2B Joe Dillon outright to Triple-A Sacramento. He had been designated for assignment on January 7. Philadelphia Phillies: Invited 3B Anthony Hewitt to Spring Training. Signed INF Jorge Velandia, who had been with the Rays, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed INF Pablo Ozuna, who had been with the Dodgers, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed LHP Jake Woods, who had been with the Mariners, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Texas Rangers: Signed C Adam Melhuse, who had been with the Rockies, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Washington Nationals: Invited 1B Dmitri Young to Spring Training. Invited OF Destin Hood to Spring Training. Invited RHP Jordan Zimmermann to Spring Training. Re-signed C Javi Herrera to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Re-signed RHP Jesus Colome to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed LHP Wilfredo Ledezma, who had been with the Diamondbacks, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. 1-16-09: Boston Red Sox: Signed INF Kevin Youkilis to a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year. Cleveland Indians: Signed RHP Jack Cassel, who had been with the Astros, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed RHP Matt Herges, who had been with the Rockies, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Philadelphia Phillies: Signed IF Greg Dobbs to a two-year contract. Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent RHP Lance Cormier to a one-year contract; designated RHP Dewon Day for assignment. 1-18-09: Baltimore Orioles: Acquired OF Feliz Pie from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for LHP Garrett Olson and RHP Henry Williamson. Chicago Cubs: Acquired LHP Garrett Olson and RHP Henry Williamson from the Baltimore Orioles for OF Felix Pie. New York Mets: Invited 1B Michel Abreu to Spring Training. Invited C Josh Thole to Spring Training. Invited LHP Michael Antonini to Spring Training. Invited OF Fernando Martinez to Spring Training. Invited RHP Dillon Gee to Spring Training. Invited RHP Esmailin Caridad to Spring Training. Invited SS Jose Coronado to Spring Training. Signed C Omir Santos, who had been with the Orioles, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training; ned LHP Casey Fossum, who had been with the Tigers, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Philadelphia Phillies: Signed LHP Cole Hamels to a three-year contract. 1-19-09: Atlanta Braves: Signed OF Matt Diaz to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration; Signed RHP Mike Gonzalez to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Baltimore Orioles: Acquired RHP David Pauley from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for RHP Randor Bierd. Boston Red Sox: Acquired RHP Randor Bierd from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for RHP David Pauley. Chicago White Sox: Signed RHP Bobby Jenks to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Cincinnati Reds: Signed OF Jonny Gomes, who had been with the Rays, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Toronto Blue Jays: Invited 1B David Cooper to Spring Training. Invited 2B Bradley Emaus to Spring Training. Invited 2B Scott Campbell to Spring Training. Invited C Brian Jeroloman to Spring Training. Invited C J.P. Arencibia to Spring Training. Invited C Kyle Phillips to Spring Training. Invited LHP Brad Mills to Spring Training. Invited LHP Brett Cecil to Spring Training. Invited OF Adam Loewen to Spring Training. Re-signed 1B Brian Dopirak to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed OF Jason Lane, who had been with the Red Sox, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Re-signed RHP Brandon League to a one-year contract. 1-20-09: Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed RHP Chad Qualls to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Chicago Cubs: Invited C Steve Clevenger to Spring Training. Invited C Welington Castillo to Spring Training. Invited LHP Edward Campusano to Spring Training. Invited LHP J.R. Mathes to Spring Training. Invited OF Doug Deeds to Spring Training. Invited RHP Andrew Cashner to Spring Training. Invited RHP Esmailin Caridad to Spring Training. Invited RHP Rocky Roquet to Spring Training. Invited SS Darwin Barney to Spring Training. Re-signed INF Bobby Scales to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Re-signed OF Jason Dubois to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed INF Luis Rivas, who had been with the Pirates, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed LHP Mike Stanton to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed RHP Ken Kadokura to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Colorado Rockies: Signed RHP Taylor Buchholz to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Detroit Tigers: Signed RHP Juan Rincon, who had been with the Indians, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Kansas City Royals: Invited OF Chris Lubanski to Spring Training. Invited RHP Dan Cortes to Spring Training. Invited RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta to Spring Training. Signed RHP Victor Marte to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed RHP Jonathan Broxton and C Russell Martin to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. Philadelphia Phillies: Signed RHP Ryan Madson to a three-year contract. Signed OF Shane Victorino and RHP Joe Blanton to one-year deals. Pittsburgh Pirates: Invited 2B Shelby Ford to Spring Training. San Diego Padres: Signed RHP Heath Bell to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. San Francisco Giants: Signed LHP Jack Taschner to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Seattle Mariners: Acquired RHP David Aardsma from the Red Sox for nonroster LHP Fabian Williamson. Aardsma had been designated for assignment on January 15. 1-21-09: Baltimore Orioles: Signed RF Nick Markakis to a six-year contract. Los Angeles Angels: Invited RHP David Austen, OF Peter Bourjos, RHP Ryan Brasier, LHP Barret Browning, C Hank Conger, OF Bradley Coon, LHP Daniel Davidson, C Anel De Los Santos, RHP David Herndon, C Ben Johnson, 2B Ryan Mount, RHP Sean O'Sullivan, INF Adam Pavkovich, OF Chris Pettit, RHP Fernando Rodriguez, RHP Francisco Rodriguez, SS Andrew Romine, C Alberto Rosario, SS Hainley Statia, LHP Alexander Torres, RHP Jordan Walden, RHP Matt Wilhite and C Flint Wipke to Spring Training. Philadelphia Phillies: Signed RHP Chad Durbin to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Pirates: Re-signed RHP Jason Davis to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed C Erik Kratz, who had been with the Blue Jays, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with C Henry Blanco. Designated RHP Virgil Vasquez for assignment. Tampa Bay Rays: Sent RHP Dewon Day outright to Triple-A Durham and invited him to Spring Training. Texas Rangers: Signed SS Omar Vizquel, who had been with the Giants, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. 1-22-09: Atlanta Braves: Invited 1B Frederick Freeman, C Mathew Kennelly, C Phillip Britton, LHP Francisley Bueno, OF Jason Heyward, OF Jordan Schafer, RHP Kris Medlen, RHP Tommy Hanson and SS Brandon Hicks to Spring Training. Re-signed C J,C, Boscan to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent C Alvin Colina, who had been with the Reds, and free agent LHP Juan Perez, who had been with the Pirates, to Minor League contracts and invited them to Spring Training. Baltimore Orioles: Signed C Gregg Zaun to a one-year contract. Designated INF Oscar Salazar for assignment. Boston Red Sox: Acquired LHP Fabian Williamson from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP David Aardsma. Signed RHP Jonathan Papelbon to a one-year contract. Signed LHP Javier Lopez to a one-year contract. New York Mets: Signed INF Alex Cora, who had been with the Red Sox, to a one-year contract. Signed RHP Freddy Garcia, who had been with the Tigers, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Philadelphia Phillies: Signed OF Jayson Werth to a two-year contract. St. Louis Cardinals: Invited OF Colby Rasmus to Spring Training. Invited OF Jon Jay to Spring Training. Invited RHP Adam Ottavino to Spring Training. Invited RHP Clayton Mortensen to Spring Training. Invited RHP Fernando Salas to Spring Training. Invited RHP Francisco Samuel to Spring Training. 1-23-09: New York Mets: Signed OF Rob Mackowiak, who had been with the Reds, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. St. Louis Cardinals: Invited 3B Allen Craig to Spring Training. Invited 3B Brett Wallace to Spring Training. Invited 3B David Freese to Spring Training. Invited C Bryan Anderson to Spring Training. Invited C Luis De La Cruz to Spring Training. Invited C Matt Pagnozzi to Spring Training. Invited C Steven Hill to Spring Training. Invited C Tony Cruz to Spring Training. Invited RHP P.J. Walters to Spring Training. Invited RHP Tyler Herron to Spring Training. 1-24-09: Detroit Tigers: Signed RHP Brandon Lyon, who had been with the Diamondbacks, to a one-year contract. Signed RHP Scott Williamson, who had been with the Mariners, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Designated RHP Eddie Bonine for assignment. 1-26-09: Baltimore Orioles: Invited non-roster RHP Jake Arrieta to spring training. Sent infielder Oscar Salazar outright to Triple-A Norfolk and invited him to spring training. Detroit Tigers: Re-signed free agent outfielder Timo Perez to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent catcher Brad Ausmus, who had been with the Astros, to a one-year contract. Milwaukee Brewers: Re-signed free agent infielder Craig Counsell to a one-year contract. New York Yankees: Re-signed LHP Andy Pettitte to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Pirates: Claimed RHP Virgil Vasquez off waivers from the San Diego Padres. He had been designated for assignment on January 21. Toronto Blue Jays: Signed OF Jason Lane and INF Brandon Fahey to Minor League contracts with invites to Spring Training. 1-27-09: Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent catcher Carlos Maldonado, who had been with the Pirates, to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Signed free agent outfielder Chip Ambres, who had been with the Padres, to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Signed free agent shortstop Ivan Ochoa, who had been with the Giants, to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. New York Mets: Signed free agent LHP Jon Switzer, who had been with the Red Sox, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent RHP Kyle Snyder, who had been with the Red Sox, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. New York Yankees: Designated LHP Chase Wright for assignment. 1-28-09: Chicago Cubs: Acquired RHP Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for LHP Garrett Olson and INF Ronny Cedeno. Seattle Mariners: Acquired infielder Ronny Cedeno and LHP Garrett Olson from the Cubs for RHP Aaron Heilman. Released RHP Randy Messenger. 1-29-09: Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed RHP Jon Garland, who had been with the Angels, to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010. Florida Marlins: Signed free agent RHP Jason Standridge to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent RHP Kiko Calero, who had been with the Rangers, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Houston Astros: Re-signed free agent second baseman David Newhan to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Milwaukee Brewers: Came to terms on one-year deals with RHP Tim Dillard, LHP Mitch Stetter, INF Alcides Escobar, Mat Gamel and Casey McGehee, IF/OF Brad Nelson and C Angel Salome. New York Mets: Re-signed free agent RHP Tony Armas to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent LHP Valerio De Los Santos, who had been with the Rockies, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent outfielder Bobby Kielty, who had been with the Red Sox, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Signed free agent RHP Matt DeSalvo, who had been with the Braves, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Oakland Athletics: Released RHP Andrew Brown. Signed free agent RHP Russ Springer, who had been with the Cardinals, to a one-year contract. San Francisco Giants: Signed INF Juan Uribe to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Seattle Mariners: Signed free agent first baseman Mike Sweeney, who had been with the Athletics, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. 1-30-09: Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent catcher Paul Bako, who had been with the Reds, to a one-year contract. Colorado Rockies: Signed free agent RHP Josh Fogg, who had been with the Reds, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. New York Mets: Signed free agent LHP Heriberto Ruelas to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent outfielder Eric Hinske, who had been with the Rays, to a one-year contract; Re-signed LHP Paul Maholm to a three-year contract with a club option for 2012. Seattle Mariners: Re-signed free agent RHP Randy Messenger to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. 2-2-09: Atlanta Braves: Agreed to terms with 1B Casey Kotchman on a one-year deal, avoiding salary arbitration. Baltimore Orioles: Acquired LHP Rich Hill from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named. Designated LHP Brian Burres for assignment. Chicago Cubs: Traded LHP Rich Hill to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named. Traded RHP Michael Wuertz to Oakland Athletics for Minor League OF Richie Robnett and IF Justin Sellers. Cincinnati Reds: Signed C Humberto Cota to a Minor League contract, with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Announced the retirement of Minor League C Ryan Jorgensen. Colorado Rockies: Signed RHP Josh Fogg to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Oakland Athletics: Acquired RHP Michael Wuertz from the Chicago Cubs for OF Richie Robnett and INF Justin Sellers. 2-3-09: Cleveland Indians: Signed RHP Vinnie Chulk to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Colorado Rockies: Avoided arbitration with 3B Garrett Atkins, agreeing to a one-year contract. Detroit Tigers: Avoided arbitration with RHP Justin Verlander, agreeing to a one-year deal. Milwaukee Brewers: Avoided arbitration with 2B Rickie Weeks, agreeing to a one-year contract. New York Mets: Re-signed LHP Oliver Perez to a three-year contract. Texas Rangers: Re-signed LHP Eddie Guardado to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Washington Nationals: Signed C Javier Valentin and IF Alex Cintron to Minor League deals. 2-4-09: Baltimore Orioles: Signed LHP John Parrish, who had been with the Blue Jays, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Colorado Rockies: Acquired OF Matt Murton from the Oakland Athletics for INF Corey Wimberly. Detroit Tigers: Outrighted the contract of RHP Eddie Bonine to Triple-A Toledo. Kansas City Royals: Avoided arbitration with RHP Brian Bannister, agreeing to a one-year deal. Milwaukee Brewers: Acquired LHP Chase Wright from the New York Yankees for OF/C Eric Fryer. Signed RHP Ramiro Mendoza to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. New York Yankees: Acquired OF/C Eric Fryer from the Milwaukee Brewers for LHP Chase Wright. Oakland Athletics: Traded OF Matt Murton to the Colorado Rockies for INF Corey Wimberly. Toronto Blue Jays: Claimed LHP Brian Burres off waivers from the Orioles. Designated catcher Curtis Thigpen for assignment. 2-5-09: Cincinnati Reds: Signed OF Jacque Jones and 1B/OF Daryle Ward to Minor League contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training. Minnesota Twins: Agreed to one-year contract with RHP Matt Guerrier, avoiding arbitration. New York Mets: Signed RHP Elmer Dessens to Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. San Diego Padres: Signed OF Cliff Floyd to a one-year contract. Designated RHP Matt Bush for assignment. Seattle Mariners: Signed LHP Tyler Johnson to Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Toronto Blue Jays: Signed LHP Brian Tallet to a one-year contract. Claimed RHP T.J. Beam off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Designated INF/OF Russ Adams for assignment. Washington Nationals: Signed LHP Odalis Perez to a one-year contract and invited him to Spring Training. 2-6-09: Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed RHP Tom Gordon, who had been with the Phillies, to a one-year contract. Boston Red Sox: Re-signed C Jason Varitek to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010. Sent OF/1B Jeff Bailey outright to Triple-A Pawtucket and invited him to Spring Training. Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed LHP Randy Wolf to a one-year contract. Tampa Bay Rays: Signed RHP Winston Abreu to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Texas Rangers: Re-signed RHP Jason Jennings to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Toronto Blue Jays: Signed Japanese LHP Ken Takahashi to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. Sent C Curtis Thigpen outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. 2-7-09: Texas Rangers: Signed RHP Brendan Donnelly to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training.